Linde Werdelin intros "Sea Instrument" dive computer

Sure, there's plenty of basic dive computers out there, but if you really want to get some attention under the sea, you may want to consider something like Linde Wrdelin's new "Sea Instrument," which can even be had in a special 18K yellow gold edition if you want to go all out. Whether you opt for that or the basic anodized aluminum model, however, you'll get the same transflective color display and sapphire crystal glass cover designed to be readable underwater, along with a 3-axis compass and access to all the vital information you'll need including depth, dive time, decompression stops, and temperature, to name a few, not to mention a rechargeable battery that promises to deliver 28 hours of continuous use. Of course, all that doesn't exactly come cheap, with the aluminum version alone running €2,100 (or about $3,000). Oh, and you'll also need a Linde Werdelin Biformeter watch to attach it to, which is only a few grand more.

[Via Luxist]

[Mr.Tech @ Apr 24th 2008 3:22PM]

I'm fine with my cheap Timex watch. The only dive I take is in my bath tub.

[Leo @ Apr 24th 2008 4:24PM]

You put your life in the hands of your dive computer. I would never trust some dodgy ass show-off sh*t like this. I'll stick with the trusty Vyper or Stinger thanks.

[jim @ Apr 24th 2008 3:56PM]

The dive profile display is nice, but this thing is tiny, I would hate to actually have to read this at 100ft.

Would be nice if it integrated a wireless tank pressure guage like some other dive watches.

[Nate @ Apr 24th 2008 4:04PM]

They should add more gold to increase the weight

[Jordan @ Apr 24th 2008 8:07PM]

Yeah, I think diving with a golden brick is about the smartest thing you can do.

[david_topping @ Apr 24th 2008 4:06PM]

I hate the idea of being geeky but having looked at the Linde website it does worry me that there’s almost no information about how the dive computer works.

Now I’m not suggesting that it’s not a serious bit of equipment but there is something quite reassuring about going to a website which goes into the detail of the deco tables and algorithms the computer is based on and bangs on endlessly about the safety that the computer gives you.

The screen looks very pretty but frankly at 75m I’d prefer something with a little more history and provenance. Think I’ll stick with Suunto.

[Josh L @ Apr 24th 2008 4:30PM]

"I hate the idea of being geeky..."

You're on the wrong website, buddy.

[db2 @ Apr 24th 2008 4:14PM]

Great for picking up mermaid chicks. Undersea ballin', baby.

[blackfeather @ Apr 24th 2008 5:27PM]

I don't think any self-respecting diver would wear something that attracts barracuda.

[hp540 @ Apr 24th 2008 9:52PM]

you mean the golddiggers.

[SurfinDude @ Apr 24th 2008 8:36PM]

I dont get whats so special about this? It has less features than cheaper dive computers that have been on the market for years...

Might want to look at some of the Oceanic and other dive computers before saying this thing is anything special...in reality it is way overpriced and not very functional looking, with a lack of features.

The basic dive computer I use on my setup can do almost everything this can.

[wpns @ Apr 24th 2008 9:48PM]

What was wrong with my Suunto Mosquito again? 8*)

[Aki @ Apr 25th 2008 7:31AM]

Its only a matter of time before some gangsta fish spots it, then mugs you when you go down behind a coral night club.

[Brian @ Apr 25th 2008 4:27PM]

I think I saw this on the G.I. Joe cartoon in the 80s....

[Bill Reals @ Apr 27th 2008 6:33PM]

First, it's using a very outdated decompression algorithm: Buhlmann, for this price point I would expect RBGM or VPM.

For the price of this "computer" you could get two of these:

http://www.liquivision.ca/

Which are much much better.